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Frontline

A young man, Wang Weilin, gained international recognition for his courageous stance against the Chinese government during the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests, exemplifying the power of nonviolent resistance.

The film tells the story of the enigmatic young man who stood in front of a line of tanks during the Tiananmen Square protests in China, becoming an international symbol of democracy and human rights.

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Studio(s): Public Broadcasting Service (PBS),Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

Originally Released: United States, Apr 11, 2006

Genres:Documentary